How to pronounce rapping
Say it like RAP-ing. Rapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP).
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- RAP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rapping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rapping
American and British speakers say rapping in essentially the same way: /ˈræpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈræpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAP-ing.
What does rapping mean?
- present participle and gerund of rap How to pronounce rap
- The sound of a rap or knock.“During the séance, we heard mysterious rappings on the table.”
- Musical speech accompanied by a rhythm, most commonly as part of hip-hop music.
- Remarkably large; whopping.
Words that rhyme with rapping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rapping.
Words that sound like rapping
Questions about saying rapping
How do you pronounce rapping?
Say RAP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈræpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈræpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rapping?
Rapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP). Broken into parts: RAP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say rapping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈræpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rapping?
Rapping sounds the same as wrapping in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.